Soviet-Era 14K Gold Filigree Amethyst Cocktail Ring

SKU: 10686
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A striking example of mid-20th century Soviet goldsmithing, this bold cocktail ring pairs a richly saturated amethyst with an elaborately pierced gold mounting. The shank and shoulders are worked in open filigree, featuring a geometric lattice punctuated by curvilinear scroll motifs—a construction technique requiring considerable skill and one that gives the ring a remarkable lightness despite its substantial visual presence.

The center stone, an oval-cut amethyst, is held in a smooth bezel setting that frames the stone cleanly and lets its medium-to-deep violet color take center stage. The stone shows good transparency and lively faceting throughout.

The outside of the shank is stamped with the Soviet 583 hallmark (equivalent to 14-karat gold), along with a sickle and hammer state assay mark—a detail that firmly places this piece within the Soviet jewelry tradition, most likely from the 1960s–1970s. This is a wearable piece of Cold War-era craft history that works equally well as a statement ring or a conversation piece.
The Details
Metal
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Main Stone(s)
1 Oval Cut Amethyst (approx. 2.82 carats, 11.8 x 7.9 x 5.44 mm)
Width
17.1 mm / 0.67 in.
Weight
3.3 g / 0.12 oz
Ring Size
7 (can be sized)
The Scale
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